Business & Industry Data

Loudoun County’s industry targets are in information and communications technology; federal government contractors; data centers; aerospace, aviation and transportation; health information and analytics; agriculture, and now, a new cluster identified as retail, entertainment and culture*. In fact:

Data centers occupy more than 9 million square feet in the county

The data center industry has grown over 181% since the year 2000

The State of Virginia has the #2 highest concentration of technology workers in the nation according to Cyberstates 2015.

Up to 70% of the world’s internet traffic passes through Loudoun County on a daily basis

Information and communications technology is the largest industry cluster in Loudoun County, which employs 23,000 people and represents 15% of Loudoun’s private employment

More than 900 federal government prime contractors call Loudoun County home

Nearly $100 million is invested each year in biomedical research through Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Janelia Farm Research Campus, located in Loudoun

Loudoun is also home to nearly 1,400 farms, totaling 142,000+ acres

Loudoun’s industries are targeted based on strategic advantages that we provide, including workforce, infrastructure and available real estate.

Let Us Help You

At the Loudoun County Department of Economic Development, we’re here to help build your business. Dedicated to recruiting new business, growing our existing industries and improving our county’s business climate, we’re ready and waiting to provide a wide range of services for your company, whether you’re a start-up or well-established player.